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Sink 275 Qualifying Results:
- Josef Newgarden – Team Penske – 183.999 mph
- Connor Daly – Juncos Hollinger Racing – 183.714 mph
- Felix Rosenqvist – Meyer Shank/Shanklace with Curb-Agajanian – 183.635 mph
- Alex Palou – Chip Ganassi Racing – 183.596 mph
- Pato O’Ward – Arrow McLaren – 183.096 mph
- Scott Dixon – Chip Ganassi Racing – 182.924 mph
- Will Power – Team Penske – 182.824 mph
- Nolan Seal – Arrow McLaren – 182.807 mph
- Santino Ferrucci – AJ Foyt Enterprises – 182.756 mph
- David Malukas – AJ Foyt Enterprises – 182.596 mph
… - Jacob Abel – Dale Coyne Racing – 175.255 mph
- Scott McLaughlin – Team Penske – No time recorded
Race Finishing Speeds:
- Alex Palou – 184.014 mph
- Felix Rosenqvist – 183.975 mph
- David Barasi – 183.369 mph
- Josef Newgarden – 183.316 mph
- Nolan Seal – 183.194 mph
- Will Power – 183.072 mph
- Christian Lundgaard – 182.943 mph
- Scott Dixon – 182.664 mph
- Pato O’Ward – 182.645 mph
- Graham Rahal – 182.489 mph
… - Rinus VeeKay – 170.822 mph
- Scott McLaughlin – No time recorded
Josef Newgarden secured pole position for Saturday’s Sink 275 race, returning to form after a string of disappointing finishes. Over his last three races, the former world champion has struggled, finishing outside the top 25 due to crashes and other setbacks.
At last weekend’s event in Mid-Ohio, Newgarden’s race was hindered early when his rear wheels got stuck in gravel shortly after the start. Newgarden initially looked like the favorite for pole, but the field became more competitive as drivers pushed harder on the second lap.
Alex Palou clinched a strong starting position in fourth by posting the fastest average speed across two laps for Sunday’s race, narrowly edging out Rosenqvist by less than 0.1 mph. The starting grid will feature a Penske “sandwich” with Newgarden starting at the front, flanked by Will Power and others.
However, Scott McLaughlin suffered a severe crash at Turn 1 during qualifying, losing control of his car and hitting a barrier hard enough to cause major damage. It remains uncertain whether McLaughlin will be able to start in tonight’s Sink 275 race.
Fan Take:
This news is pivotal as it marks a potential comeback for Josef Newgarden, a key contender whose performance could shake up the championship standings. Additionally, McLaughlin’s crash and uncertain status add drama and unpredictability to the race, which always excites racing enthusiasts and keeps the sport thrilling.
